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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
KVIC commemorates Gandhi Jayanti announces discounts on all products
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti Chairman, Khadi & Village Industries Commission, Shri Manoj Kumar paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi atRajghat. He visited Khadi Bhawan India's flagship store in central Delhi's Connaught Placewherein KVIC has announced its much awaited discount from 2nd October onwards on all products  at all Departmental Sales outlets. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the showroom records highest sale in a day.
KVIC set up Khadi Exhibition at Parliament Annexe, New Delhi from 2nd October to 5th October 2022 which was inaugurated today by Speaker of Lok Sabha Shri Om Birla in presence of Cabinet Minister Shri Piyush Goyal and Chairman KVIC . The exhibition also showcased live demonstration of Charkha Spinning.Khadi Exhibition offers products of Khadi and Village Industries for sale.
Khadi & Village Industries Commission also set up a display cum sale stall for the common public at Qutub Minar, New Delhi.
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Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
NEW STANDING COMMITTEE ON STATISTICS
The Government has formed various committees after the year 1947 onwards, including Standing Committee on Economic Statistics . The SCES was reviewed, thereafter renamed as Standing committee on Statistics  to advise on all surveys as and when required by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation . The Terms of Reference of the SCoS constituted vide MoSPI order dated 13.07.2023 are given at Annexure.
Annexure
The ToR of the Standing Committee on Statistics : Standing Committee shall deliberate and deliver various issues related to all surveys as and when required by MoSPI. Its Terms of Reference shall include:
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To review the extant framework and to address the issues raised from time to time on the subject/results/methodology, etc. related to all surveys as brought before the SCoS by MoSPI.
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To advise on survey methodology including sampling frame, sampling design, survey instruments, etc. and to finalize tabulation plan of surveys.
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Finalization of survey results.
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To provide guidance to conduct pilot surveys/pre-testing, if necessary, before finalizing schedules for data collection.
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To provide guidance for study and exploring the availability of administrative statistics relating to surveys/statistics.
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To provide guidance for study/identify data gaps/additional data requirements, if any, in respect of surveys/statistics and suggest appropriate strategy for improvement.
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To provide technical guidance to the Central and State  level agencies for the conduct of the surveys.
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Any other matter relating to the surveys/survey results referred to SCoS by MoSPI from time to
This information was given by the Minister of State  for the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Ministry of Planning and Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Shri Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Coal
Coal Production Goes up By 34% To 71.30 Million Ton in May 2022
Substantial Increase in Production from Captive Mines
With 16.05% Increase, Coal dispatch touches 77.83 Million Ton
Coal Based Power Generation Indicates 26.18 % Growth in May
India’s coal production increased by 33.88% to 71.30 Million Ton  from 53.25 MT during May, 2022 as compared to May 2021. As per the provisional data of the Ministry of Coal, during May, 2022 CIL,SCCL and Captive mines/ others registered a growth of 30.04%, 11.01% and 83.33% by producing 54.72 MT, 6.04 MT and 10.54 MT respectively.
At the same time, coal dispatch increased by 16.05% to 77.83 MT from 67.06 MT during May, 2022 as compared to May 20. Last month, CIL, SCCL and Captives/others registered a growth of 11.34%, 5.66% and 67.06% by dispatching 61.24 MT, 6.13 MT and 10.46 MT respectively.
Of the top 37 coal producing mines, while 23 of them produced more than 100 %
the performance of another 10 mines stood between 80 and 100%.
Coal based power generation has registered a growth of 26.18% in May 2022 as compared to May 2021. The overall power generation in May 2022 has been 23.32% higher than in Apr 2021 and 2.63% higher than the power generated in April, 2022. Coal based power generation in the month of May 2022 has been 98609 MU in comparison to 102529 MU in Apr 2022 and registered a negative growth of 3.82 %. However, total power generation has increased in May 2022 to 140059 MU from 136465 MU in Apr 2022 due to Hydro and Wind energy.
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence and M/s Bharat Electronics Limited, Hyderabad sign Contract for Instrumented Electronic Warfare Range 
The Ministry of Defence  of India and Bharat Electronics Limited, Hyderabad signed a Contract for Instrumented Electronic Warfare Range  for the Indian Air Force, here today. The contract is a significant step towards enhancing the capabilities of IAF to prepare for future warfare. The overall cost of the contract is estimated to be ₹ 1109 Cr.
The IEWR will be used to test and evaluate airborne Electronic Warfare  equipment and validate their deployment in an Operational Scenario. The Project essentially embodies the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat and will help facilitate realising the journey towards self-reliance.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU on Maritime issues between India and Denmark
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding  on Maritime issues between India and Denmark. The MoU is proposed to be signed during the upcoming visit of the WIP from Denmark to India in January, 2019.
Benefits
Signing of the MoU will pave way for both countries for exploration of areas for bilateral collaboration:
- facilitating cross-border cooperation and investments between the maritime sectors of India and Denmark;
- enabling both the countries to exchange expertise, publications, information, data and statistics to improve mutual capabilities for ensuring quality shipping;cooperation in the field of green maritime technology and shipbuilding, granting the Indian Register of Shipping  the status of Recognized Organization , cooperation in the fields of maritime training and education;
- research and development for sustained cooperation in the field of merchant shipping and maritime transport related matters; and
- It will also further extend and deepen the cooperation on the opportunities of mutual benefits to both the countries, at both bilateral and international level.
Background
Denmark is one of the important trading partners with India. Major Danish exports to India include medicinal/ pharmaceutical goods, power generation machinery; industrial machinery, metal ores, organic chemicals, etc. Major Indian exports to Denmark include apparels, textiles/ fabrics/ yarns, road vehicles and components, metal goods, iron and steel, footwear and travel goods.In order to boost the bilateral trade between the two countries and to ensure cooperation and coordination in the maritime sector, it is proposed to enter into a bilateral MoU with Denmark.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Hon’ble Prime Minister to Launch Jan Andolan for COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a Campaign tomorrow on 8th October, 2020 by way of a Tweet on Jan Andolan for COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour.
The campaign will be launched in view of the upcoming festivals and winter season as well as the opening up of the economy.
The campaign will be launched with the aim to encourage People’s Participation . It endeavours to be a Low Cost High Intensity Campaign with the Key Messages of 'Wear Mask, Follow Physical Distancing, Maintain Hand Hygiene'
A COVID-19 Pledge will be taken by all. A Concerted Action Plan will be implemented by Central Government Ministries/ Departments and State Governments/ Union Territories with the following highlights:
- Region- specific targeted communication in high case-load districts.
- Simple and easily understandable messages to reach every citizen
- Dissemination throughout the country using all media platforms
- Banners and Posters at public places; involving Frontline workers and Targeting Beneficiaries of Government Schemes
- Hoardings/ wall paintings/ electronic display boards in government premises
- Involvement of Local and National influencers to drive home the message
- Running mobile vans for regular awareness generation
- Audio messages; pamphlets/ brochures on awareness
- Seeking support of Local Cable Operators for running COVID messages
- Coordinated media campaign across platforms for effective outreach and impact
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 210.02 Cr
Over 3.99 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 97,648
9,531 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.59%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 3.59%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 210.02 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,79,49,087 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.99 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,13,598
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2nd Dose
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1,01,02,733
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Precaution Dose
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66,46,146
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,33,710
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2nd Dose
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1,76,91,533
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Precaution Dose
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1,29,17,588
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,99,77,431
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2nd Dose
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2,95,80,886
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,15,56,598
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2nd Dose
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5,19,96,985
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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56,02,88,465
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2nd Dose
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51,19,50,676
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Precaution Dose
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5,06,17,295
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,38,47,488
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2nd Dose
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19,60,55,014
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Precaution Dose
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2,95,93,835
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,75,45,204
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2nd Dose
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12,25,39,816
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Precaution Dose
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3,84,85,360
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Precaution Dose
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13,82,60,224
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Total
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2,10,02,40,361
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 97,648. Active cases now constitute 0.22% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.59%. 11,726 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,37,23,944.
9,531 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 2,29,546 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 88.27 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 3.59% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 4.15%.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Winter Olympics-bound Md Arif Khan included in Target Olympic Podium Scheme
The Sports Ministry’s Mission Olympic Cell  has approved the inclusion of Alpine Skiing athlete Md Arif Khan in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme  Core group, until the Winter Olympics, scheduled this February in Beijing, China.
Khan will take part in the Winter Olympics in the Slalom and Giant Slalom events. He has also been approved an amount of Rs 17.46 Lakh under TOPS towards training in Europe and procurement of equipment, ahead of the grand event in China. Khan’s current training base is in Austria, where he is accompanied by his coach and physio.
The MOC approved the European training camp for Khan for a total of 35 days, which started since his qualification for the Winter Olympics. He won the quota in giant slalom in a competition in Montenegro in December last year. A month prior, he earned the quota place for the Slalom event. The feat earned Khan the unique distinction of becoming the first Indian to win direct quota spots in two different Winter Olympics events, besides being the first athlete from the country to seal a berth at the Winter Olympic games 2022.
The Gulmarg-based athlete had won two gold medals, in the Slalom and Giant Slalom events, at the 2011 South Asian Winter Games, held in Uttarakhand.
Ministry of Power
POWER MINISTRY TRANSFERS SRINAGAR LEH TRANSMISSION SYSTEM TO POWERGRID
Ministry of Power, Government of India has transferred the prestigious 220 kV Srinagar-Drass-Kargil-Khaltsi-Leh Transmission System to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited , a Maharatna CPSU of Government of India. The transmission system was dedicated to the nation by Hon’ble Prime Minister in February 2019, and it connects the Ladakh region to the national grid, ensuring quality and reliable power supply.
Built at a height of around 3000-4000 meters, this 335-km long transmission line traverses snow-bound difficult hilly terrain. It comprises of four new state-of-the-art 220/66 kV Gas Insulated Sub-stations and 66 kV interconnection systems at Drass, Kargil, Khaltsi and Leh.
The project was executed by POWERGRID on consultancy basis under Prime Minister’s Reconstruction Plan  Scheme. Subsequent to reorganisation of the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir  into UTs of J&K and Ladakh, the 220 kV Srinagar-Leh Transmission System has been re-designated as Inter State Transmission System  and transferred to POWERGRID with effect from 31.10.2019, the date of formation of the two UTs of J&K and Ladakh.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Voice of Global South Summit
TODAY, THE WORLD IS FACING UNPRECEDENTED CRISIS OF 3 “F” ‘FOOD, FUEL AND FERTILIZER’. THE MOST ACUTE IMPACT OF THIS IS FELT IN GLOBAL SOUTH. IT IS OUR ENDEAVOUR TO UTILIZE THE G20 PRESIDENCY TO GIVE RESONANCE TO THE VOICE OF THE GLOBAL SOUTH.
Shri Hardeep S. Puri
Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs Sh. Hardeep S Puri addressed the Energy Ministers’ session of “Voice of Global South Summit–2023” themed as “Energy Security and development: Roadmap to Prosperity”.
The session served as a platform to generate ideas from the developing world for achieving energy security, which is affordable, accessible and sustainable.
The summit was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 12th January 2023 as an important group of nations to collaborate on political, economic, social, environmental, cultural, and technical issues.
The session had representation of Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq, Energy / Petroleum Ministers from Algeria, Bahrain, Belarus, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, Namibia, Somalia, Syria, Vanuatu, Venezuela and the Deputy Minister of Azerbaijan.
Speaking at the Session, Hon’ble Minister underscored that, India’s G20 agenda is inclusive, ambitious, action-oriented, and decisive and that India will endeavour to utilise the G20 presidency to give resonance to the voice of the global south and to highlight the common concerns of energy security, energy justice, sustainable energy transition so that all developing countries can gain reliable and clean energy.
All the Energy ministers appreciated India’s efforts to raise the concerns of Global South and echoed that world requires more sustainable energy models constituting entire energy ecosystem to continue the momentum of economic development.
Hon’ble Minister also raised concerns of the unprecedented crisis of 3F of ‘Food, Fuel and Fertilizer’, and enumerated the number of steps which India has taken to insulate from the extreme price volatility including diversification of supplies, increase of alternate energy sources like Biofuels, Ethanol, CBG, increasing E&P footprint along with focus on domestic production; and meeting energy targets through EVs & Hydrogen.
India expressed willingness to support the partners in the global south by sharing experiences, best practices and providing cutting edge technology in the field of Biofuels, Hydrogen, Solar including patented technology of indoor solar cooking system to ensure energy security, transition and shared development goals.
Hon’ble Minister underscored the associated benefits of Biofuels, Solar, One Sun One World One Grid  initiative and sought support from partners of Global south towards creating “Global Biofuel Alliance” under G20 and joining International Solar Alliance to strengthen the cooperation in renewable energy.
The Voice of Global South Summit is aimed at achieving “Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose” and is in line with Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision to shape a positive G20 agenda through consultation with G20 countries and members of the global south.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to give away his social media accounts to inspiring women
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will give away his social media accounts to inspiring women on Women's Day.
“This Women's Day, I will give away my social media accounts to women whose life & work inspire us. This will help them ignite motivation in millions. Are you such a woman or do you know such inspiring women? Share such stories using #SheInspiresUs ”, Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets the people on Onam
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Onam.
“Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Onam! May this festival further the spirit of happiness, well-being and prosperity in our society”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Defence
E-Pension Payment Order: New Step in the Right Direction
Furthering the Digital India-initiatives of Govt. of India, Principal Controller of Defence Accounts, Allahabad has startedissuance of electronic-Pension Payment Orders  to the pensioners along with their Pension Disbursement Agencies viz., Banks, Defence Pension Disbursement Offices, Post Offices, etc. What began in the first phase, for all Commissioned Officers and JCOs/ORs of Armed Forces from the month of October 2017, has now been extended to all defence pensioners including defence civilians.
Principal Controller of Defence Accounts , Allahabad is the sole agency under Ministry of Defence which sanctions Pensions for the Defence Services viz., Army, Coast Guard, Defence Research and Development Organization,General Reserve Engineer Force, Border Roads Organization, Military Engineering Services and other Defence organisations including Defence Account Department and Defence Civilians.
The shift from manual system to e-PPO system is expected to minimize delays in pension disbursement and further revision as and when needed. This initiative also eliminates the occurrence of human errors in data entry at multiple levels.
The next big step in this direction would be digitizing pension documents received from 46 record offices and more than 2900 Heads of Offices. This initiative by PCDA  will facilitate better implementation of OROP.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Cabinet approves creation of buffer stock of 40 LMT of sugar for a period of one year from 1st August 2019 to 31st July 2020
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs  chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the following proposals:
- Creation of buffer stock of 40 lakh metric tonnes  of sugar for one year and to incur estimated maximum expenditure of Rs.1674 crores for this purpose. However, based on the market price and availability of sugar, this may be reviewed by the Deptt. of Food and Public Distribution any time for withdrawal / modification.
- The reimbursement under the scheme would be met on quarterly basis to sugar mills which would be directly credited into farmers’ account on behalf of mills against cane price dues and subsequent balance, if any, would be credited to the mill’s account.
Benefits:
The decisions will lead to:
- improvement in the liquidity of sugar mills;
- reduction in sugar inventories;
- stabilization in sugar prices by alleviating of price sentiments in domestic sugar market and thereby facilitate timely clearance of cane price dues of farmers; and
- benefits for sugar mills in all sugarcane producing States, by way of clearing sugarcane price arrears of sugar mills
Background:
In the wake of sugar production during sugar season 2017-18  and sugar season 2018-19, and given the over-leveraged position in the industry and liquidity crunch, interventions have been taken from time to time by the Government to improve liquidity of the sugar mills enabling them to clear cane price arrears of farmers and also to stabilize sugar prices in the domestic market.
Creation of buffer stock of 30 LMT of sugar for one year from 1st July, 2018 to 30th June, 2019 was one of the various interventions which were made by the Government. Accordingly, the Scheme for creation and maintenance of buffer stock was notified on 15th June, 2019.
The buffer subsidy scheme announced in sugar season 2017-18 has expired on 30th June, 2019. However, ensuing sugar season 2019-20 is likely to commence with huge carryover/opening stock. As such, in order to maintain demand supply balance and to stabilize sugar prices, the Government has decided to create a buffer stock of 40 LMT of sugar for one year from 1st 2019 to 31st July 2020 for which Government would be reimbursing the carrying cost of about Rs. 1674 crore to participating sugar mills. This would improve the liquidity position of sugar mills. The reimbursement available under the scheme would be directly credited into farmers’ account on behalf of sugar mills against their cane price dues.
President's Secretariat
As the pandemic ravages human lives and economies across the globe, the Buddha’s message serves like a beacon, says President
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind said that as the pandemic ravages human lives and economies across the globe, the Buddha’s message serves like a beacon. Lord Buddha advised people to shun greed, hatred, violence, jealousy and many other vices to find happiness. Contrast this message with the hankering of an unrepentant mankind indulging in the same old violence and degradation of nature. We all know that the moment the virulence of Coronavirus slows down, we have a far more serious challenge of climate change before us.
The President was speaking at a virtual event organized by the International Buddhist Confederation on the occasion of the Dharma Chakra Diwas at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
The President said that India is proud of being the land of the origin of the Dhamma. In India, we see Buddhism as a fresh expression of the sublime truth. Lord Buddha’s enlightenment, and the subsequent preaching by him for over four decades, were in line with India’s tradition of respect for intellectual liberalism and spiritual diversity. In modern times, two exceptionally great Indians – Mahatma Gandhi and Babasaheb Ambedkar – found inspiration in the words of the Buddha and went on to shape the destiny of the nation.
The President said that following in their footsteps, we should strive to hear the call of the Buddha, to respond to his invitation to walk the Noble Path. The world seems full of suffering, in short term as well as in long term. There are many stories of kings and affluent people suffering from acute depression who took refuge in the Buddha to escape cruelties of life. Indeed, the life of the Buddha challenges earlier convictions as he believed in finding a deliverance from suffering in the midst of this imperfect world.
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